In a post-pandemic environment in which social and professional networking has taken on a fundamental role, especially for women in leadership positions, there is a growing problem: many professionals in senior positions experience isolation and stress due to the lack of solid support networks and the absence of spaces for personal and professional growth outside of work.
Extraordinary was founded in April 2023 by Giannina Gambini, a Harvard graduate and specialist in B2B sales, with the clear objective of radically transforming networking for women managers through advanced technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and unique experiences that promote both their well-being and professional development.
The Challenge: Breaking the Professional Isolation of Women Leaders
Today, women in leadership positions face significant challenges in their daily lives:
🔹 Loneliness and isolation due to the low female presence in senior positions, especially in highly competitive sectors.
🔹 Shortage of time and high stress which limits their opportunities to generate new connections.
🔹 Lack of effective networks to share challenges, advice and generate key support for professional development.
🔹 Manual and inefficient networking management, which consumes valuable time and limits effectiveness.
Faced with these challenges, Extraordinary identified the need to create an innovative, technological and personalized solution that would facilitate meaningful connections between professional women, promoting personal and professional growth through enriching experiences after work.
The Solution: Intelligent, Personalized, AI-Based Networking
Extraordinary offers an intuitive and advanced digital platform designed specifically for professional women, combining advanced technology with experiences focused on women's well-being and empowerment:
✅ Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to suggest professional connections based on profiles, interests and trajectories.
✅ Unique and meaningful experiences such as ceramic workshops, yoga classes, climbing and specialized talks, specifically designed to recharge energy after demanding working days.
✅ Collaborative Forum: digital space where members can share knowledge, ask for advice and offer mutual support.
✅ No additional applications: An intuitive and easy-to-use platform directly from mobile devices, thus encouraging accessibility and rapid adoption.
✅ Internationalization and cultural diversity with more than 80% of its expatriate members coming from more than 25 countries, strengthening a multicultural and global community.
The evolution of Extraordinary since its founding
Initially, Extraordinary started focusing exclusively on creating a network of former Harvard students. However, the Extraordinary team soon understood the need to expand its reach, integrating women leaders from other internationally recognized universities, such as IESE, ESADE, IE, and others, driving rapid growth.
Since its launch, the startup has evolved significantly:
- In August 2024, the company surpassed the 300 active members, organizing more than 150 events.
- It launched an application in January 2024 as part of the B2C model, facilitating even more personalized and accessible experiences.
- It began its expansion to the B2B model, offering its services directly to companies that want to manage and improve the well-being and networking of their employees in senior positions.
Impact of the project on women's networking
The investment received and the consolidation of the project have allowed Extraordinary to position itself as a key platform for women leaders and professionals, significantly boosting women's networking. Thanks to the optimization of connections using artificial intelligence, the platform has succeeded in reducing professional isolation, facilitating the creation of strategic links between women from different industries and levels of experience.
In addition, Extraordinary has promoted a diverse and multicultural environment, in which mutual support is encouraged at a global level. The possibility of establishing connections with professionals from different parts of the world not only enriches job opportunities, but also strengthens a community based on collaboration and joint growth.
Work-life balance has also been a priority within the platform. Through experiences specifically designed for post-work well-being, users can access spaces for relaxation, training and networking that allow them to develop fully, without compromising their quality of life.
Finally, constant innovation has been a fundamental pillar in the growth of Extraordinary. With the addition of new functionalities based on artificial intelligence and increasingly immersive experiences, the platform continues to evolve to offer a more dynamic, effective digital networking environment adapted to the changing needs of today's professional women.
Strategic collaborations for unique experiences
Extraordinary has consolidated collaborations with more than 50 companies in Barcelona, highlighting alliances with renowned suppliers such as Casa Mariol, Mood Colors, Sole Center and Lush España, who provide unique and innovative experiences adapted to the demanding and multicultural profile of the members.
How has Intelectium helped them?
Intelectium has worked together with the Extraordinary team to apply for and obtain an Enisa loan of more than 65,000€, through the Digital Entrepreneurs line. With the support of Enisa and the recent capital increase, Extraordinary's next objectives are:
🔸 Expansion to new cities, starting with Madrid.
🔸 Increase in the acquisition of companies (B2B model) through the hiring of specialized salespeople.
🔸 Strengthening the B2C model through greater investment in digital marketing.
🔸 Incorporation of key talent to accelerate your growth and implement constant technological improvements to your platform.
A revolution in professional female networking
Extraordinary Network is positioned as a pioneering startup in women's networking based on advanced technology and meaningful experiences. Its innovative solution offers not only valuable professional connections, but also a safe space for the personal and professional growth of women in senior positions.
The funding obtained is only the beginning of a promising path, where Extraordinary will continue to mark a before and after in the way in which women leaders connect, support each other and strengthen their professional careers.
We will keep you updated on the company's news!
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